A massive 460 tonnes of electrical waste was collected in County Carlow for recycling during 2014, according to figures published last week by WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) Ireland. This means there was an average of 9 kg of electrical waste recycled per person in the county – more than double the EU target [...]

While there have been hindrances over the years, there’s no stopping the relentless driving force that is evolution. To put this into perspective, check out the time comparison facts and animated images below. If we think we’re advanced now, imagine what will happen in the next 100 years. If you get on a flight from [...]

It’s ingrained in our minds from kindergarten that we should “reduce, reuse, recycle.” But although we know that we should be recycling, that doesn’t mean it’s actually happening. To counter this, many towns have created mandatory recycling programs, in which residents are required by law to recycle their goods and can be fined for failing to [...]